Tag: Simon McBurney

It’s impossible to not compare “Allied” with the award-winning 1943 classic, “Casablanca.” That’s because “Allied” is set in 1942 French Morocco during the African campaign of World War II. The comparison is unfortunate, though, because “Allied” can’t possibly live up to such lofty expectations. Still, it’s a worthwhile film, ably directed by Robert Zemeckis, even with its shortcomings.

[Earlier seasons of AMC’s critically acclaimed Better Call Saul have been reviewed here, here, here, and here.] Beware: spoilers ahead. The story of troubled late-bloomer Jimmy McGill and his morph into the criminal criminal lawyer Saul Goodman of Breaking Bad fame has taken four leisurely seasons, but at long last, the moment arrived in the … Continue rea […]

Season 4. What I Hope to See (and Not See). “Better Call Saul” is arguably a better show than its sequel, “Breaking Bad,” which was lauded by some as the best TV show ever, but which I believe was somewhat overrated. I liked Bad–didn’t love it–largely (but not exclusively) because I didn’t find most of … Continue reading "Better Call Saul: What I Hope t […]

HBO’s “Silicon Valley,” created by Mike Judge, John Altschuler, and Dave Krinsky, wrapped up a successful fifth season and has been renewed for a sixth. For anyone worried about the absence of Erlich [T.J. Miller], they needn’t be. The ensemble cast filled any voids and a few new characters emerged. Predictably, Richard [Thomas … Continue reading "“ […]

Back in 1969, on a small island in southern Massachusetts, just off the southeastern coast of Martha’s Vineyard, a terrible event took place that would have a profound impact on two American families. Astonishingly, it took almost 50 years for the story to be told on the silver screen. Given one of the … Continue reading "“Chappaquiddick” — A Movie […]

‘Rocktopia: A Classical Revolution’ opened to a full house at the Broadway Theatre on March 20, 2018, entertaining the audience with its mash-up of classical and rock music. The co-creator, Rob Evan, would say it’s what happens when classical composers and rock legends inevitably collaborate, and perhaps he’s right. There was no dearth of talent … Continue r […]

“Dunkirk,” written, directed, and co-produced by Christopher Nolan (with Emma Thomas), is the best theatrical release in a long time, premiering on July 13, 2017 in the UK and USA. It has been amply rewarded with an impressive take at the box office and deserves the critical acclaim it has received. As so many films … Continue reading "“Dunkirk” — A Mo […]

It’s that time of year when the Television Academy picks the best from their best of the best on the small screen. No predictions from me; I’m known to not get a true or false question right until the third try, so I’m sure I wouldn’t know. Interesting is just how many nominations went … Continue reading "Lords of the Awards: Who’s Up for Emmys in 201 […]

I’ve previously previewed and reviewed the early episodes of Better Call Saul’s Season Three here and here. The season wrapped Monday night, and lived up to my lofty expectations, but beware: spoilers lay ahead if you have yet to view the dark finale, “Lantern.” Jimmy [Bob Odenkirk] and Chuck McGill [Michael McKean] are the … Continue reading "“Better […]